Talent Coordinator

Date: 16 Jul 2026

Location: Manchester Airport, GB

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Company: MAG

Summary

Talent Coordinator

Based at Manchester Airport

Contract type: Permanent

Flexible Hybrid working for a better work/life balance

Competitive salary

Why MAG?

At MAG we provide the airport facilities and travel services that people need to connect with the world. As the largest UK owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 destinations across the globe, our businesses not only bring people together but also support the prosperity of the regions in which we operate.

Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We're committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities. Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities.

At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive.

You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:

Flexible and generous company pension plan with various company contribution options (up to 10%) that you can change to suit your personal needs

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free parking

Subsidised public transport

Huge range of company discounts

Free Virtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Care Concierge service

Two volunteering days per year

The role

The Talent Acquisition Coordinator supports the full hiring journey, ensuring each step runs smoothly. They play a key role in organising interviews, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with daily recruitment tasks to create a positive experience for both candidates and hiring managers. Occasionally, support may be required at our other airport locations—East Midlands and London Stansted.

Principle accountabilities:

Schedule and coordinate interviews across teams

Manage high-volume & non volume campaigns (e.g., seasonal, graduate, frontline)

Set up and facilitate assessment centres; provide feedback

Support niche, technical, and leadership hiring

Post job ads on internal/external platforms

Screen CVs and conduct initial assessments

Share interview schedules and venue details with candidates

Collaborate with hiring managers on role needs and timelines

Share regular updates on recruitment progress

Ensure timely communication and feedback for candidates

Maintain accurate records in the ATS

Ensure policy and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR)

Prepare offer letters and onboarding documents

Support recruitment events and branding campaigns

Contribute to process improvement initiatives

What will make you successful in the role?

The ideal candidate for this role will be well-organised, a strong communicator, and thrives in a busy, fast-paced environment. They bring recruitment experience, and are confident in using applicant tracking systems, can handle multiple responsibilities while keeping both candidates and hiring managers updated.

Key requirements include:

Previous experience of working in a similar recruitment role with knowledge of the end–to-end recruitment cycle.

Excellent co-ordination, administrative, interpersonal, time management and organisational skills

High levels of accuracy and attention to detail

Strong team player with a flexible can do attitude

Familiarity with ATS platforms and recruitment tools

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

We’re building something brilliant at MAG: a diverse team of Journey Makers who share our values and want to make a difference. We’re on a mission to be number one in our industry, and that takes talent in all its forms. With so many exciting roles across our airports and businesses, there’s space for your unique strengths to shine.

Whether this is your first role or your next big step, we want to hear from you – even if you don’t think you tick every box. What matters most is what you bring.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you need any adjustments to support your application or interview, just let us know. We’re committed to helping you perform at your best.

At MAG, every journey matters. Our Colleague Communities play a big part in that: Women’s Network, Embrace (Race & Ethnicity), Fly with Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mind Matters (Mental Health), PACT (Parents & Carers), RespectABILITY (Disability & Neurodiversity), and the CAVU Global ID&E Affinity Group.